Riverside School Board - Policy Resolution F13-20040706
Policy on Transportation
Riverside School Board’s ultimate mandate is to provide instructional Education and pedagogical services to its school population. Transportation is a complementary service that aims to facilitate accessibility to these programs. As a complementary service, the amount of resources allocated to the transportation budget must not compromise its primary objective.
1. Introduction This Transportation Policy defines guidelines adopted by Riverside School Board for the administration and operation of its transportation system. This policy governs the transportation of students under its jurisdiction. This may also include students from private institutions who are governed by agreements, historical or otherwise, and subject to the present policy.
1.1 Definitions Board - Riverside School Board
Parent - The parent or legal custodian identified as such on the student’s registration
Transportation Department - The Transportation Department of Riverside School Board
RTL - Réseau de Transport de Longueuil
Dedicated Public Buses - Public buses provided by RTL for students only
2. Student Eligibility
2.1 In-zone A student is deemed in-zone to a school when his address is within a geographical attendance zone as defined in the Board’s yearly “Planning for our schools” document.
2.1.1 Transportation will be provided to in-zone students who meet the following conditions of eligibility: a) kindergarten students who reside at a walking distance of 0.8 km or more from the school they attend; b) elementary students who reside at a walking distance of 1.6 km or more from the school they attend; c) secondary students who reside at a walking distance of 2.0 km or more from the school they attend;
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d) students identified by the Board with a physical or intellectual handicap requiring specialized service. Parents must help the student to board the vehicle. e) Exceptionally, Greenfield Park primary international school has a specified transportation zone that is different from its attendance zone.
The walking distance is defined as the shortest distance by public road, or footpaths between the student’s address and the closest entry to the school property.
2.1.2 Special cases (medical certificate, handicap) In special cases, the Board may provide transportation for students who have a certified medical reason that prevents them from walking to school. These exceptions will be examined in light of the student’s capacity to participate in a physical education program as well as the permanence and severity of the medical condition described in the medical certificate provided annually by the parent to the school.
Parents of a child with a physical handicap must provide help in getting the child on and off the vehicle, and in loading and unloading the wheelchair. The student must be dressed and ready to go prior to the arrival of the transportation.
2.1.3 Available seats for Kindergarten and elementary levels This provision will allow schools to fill the available seats on school buses to accommodate students not eligible for transportation (in the walking zone for their level).
The conditions are as follows:
a) The number of seats available on any given bus route will only be known once the number of students with eligibility is known (as of September 30th).
b) The policy on available seats will take effect after October 15th once the registrations are normally completed and the bus routes have been regulated. A delay may be needed to process all the requests.
c) In the event of a greater number of requests than available seats, the school will determine which students are to be transported according to age and distance.
d) Bus routes will not be extended or modified to accommodate these students and, as a general rule, there will be no bus stops added.
e) All parents must file their request with the school.
f) Should these seats no longer be available due to registrations or changes in bus routes, the school will determine which students can no longer benefit
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from this policy and advise the parents. The service is not guaranteed for the year and is subject to availability.
g) The arrival and departure time of the buses must be respected and will not be changed to accommodate these students.
h) For the purpose of this measure, the capacity of a regular twelve row school bus will be considered to be 60 for elementary and kindergarten students and 48 for secondary students.
i) For the purpose of this measure, the capacity of a mini-bus will be considered to be 20 students.
j) In each case the form “Request for Available Seats” must be completed and signed by the principal of the school and approved by the Manager of Transportation. The request is valid for the present school year only.
2.1.4 Daycare a) Students registered in daycare do not relinquish their transportation eligibility if they require bussing later during the year.
b) For students of kindergarten and grades 1 and 2, the parent is strongly advised to use daycare in full weeks, as a varying schedule is conducive to mistakes in sending the children home.
c) The parent must notify the school well in advance of any changes.
d) The school will not accept daily changes. They could lead to negative consequences for the child.
2.1.5 Other cases 2.1.5.1 Passe-partout programme As a rule, parents of these students must provide transportation.
2.1.5.2 Temporary medical condition A student may be unable to use the regular transportation system because of a temporary medical condition. The Board, in cooperation with the parent will try to accommodate transportation using available vehicles. The parent assists his/her child on and off the bus.
If the student requires an adapted vehicle and none are available, other solutions may be considered (i.e. transportation provided by the parent, home-bound tutoring).
2.2 Out-of-zone A student is deemed out of zone to a school when his address is outside the geographical attendance zone defined in the Board’s yearly planning document. If parents choose an out-of-
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zone school for their child, no transportation is provided. Exceptions to this rule are detailed as follows:
2.2.1 Excess student enrolment in a school Due to a lack of space in a school at the grade level of a child, the Board may transfer a student to another school. Transportation is then provided for the rest of the school year, after which the student returns to the in- zone school, space permitting.
2.2.2 Rezoned student In the case where the Board redistributes the students among the schools and changes the geographical zone assigned to each school, a student’s status may change to out-of-zone. In the cases identified below, the Board will recognize a “follow-through” principle and will provide transportation for the students who have already started their schooling in a school.
This presently applies to the following students:
Area Out-of-Zone School
West-end Centennial Regional High School Chambly Academy
Old Longueuil - South of Curé-Poirier, Jean-Paul- Heritage Regional High School Vincent and Fernand-Lafontaine streets
Brossard Chambly Academy
St-Hubert - area bounded by Boulevard Gareau, Centennial Regional High School Cousineau, Gaetan-Boucher, Grande Allée and limit of walking distance
On the following basis: (2002-2003 being the basis year of attendance)
Year Level 2003-04 Sec 2-3-4-5 2004-05 Sec 3-4-5 2005-06 Sec 4-5 2006-07 Sec 5 2007-08 None
2.2.3 Available seats for out-of-zone students In an area where yellow bus service is available for out-of-zone students because of the follow-through principle, some available seats will be offered to out-of- zone students. To avail themselves of this, the parents make a formal request at the school and must pay $200. These students are not entitled to the follow-
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through principle and are not guaranteed transportation through their full elementary or secondary school career.
2.2.4 Regional programs Students attending a regional program are transported whether or not they are out-of-zone with the exception of students going to Greenfield Park primary international whose transportation is limited to a specific area.
2.2.5 Interboard agreements For certain students, the Board cannot provide pedagogical services locally and must refer them to specialized schools. In most cases these schools are situated on the island of Montreal.
a) Pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and elementary students are transported by the Board, usually by taxi, private van or minibus.
b) The Board will reimburse a percentage of the value of the bus pass to secondary students with access to public transportation.
c) In cases where there is no access to public transportation, or where a student is deemed to be incapable of using public transportation, the Board will provide transportation.
d) In these cases where the Board has a vehicle going to a specialized school the available seats can be used by students who are designated by the Educational Services Department. The age and capacity of the student will be taken into account.
2.2.6 Expelled student Under specific conditions the Director General can expel students from their school. When expelled students register in another school, neither transportation nor public transportation reimbursement are provided. Some situations are dealt with on a case by case basis by the Transportation Manager. The parent will share additional costs for transportation.
2.2.7 Alternate School Transportation is not generally provided for students of the Alternate School. In exceptional cases transportation may be provided through a transfer at Heritage R.H.S., according to the Heritage R.H.S. calendar.
3. Transportation Modes
3.1 Public Transportation The Board, through an agreement with Réseau de Transport de Longueuil, will organize public transportation for as many of its students as possible.
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All students assigned to public transportation must follow the rules of the transit corporation serving their area. The parent will buy the monthly pass and ID card.
3.1.1 Reimbursement within RSB area
¾ A partial reimbursement of the public transportation pass is provided to cover the school day usage.
¾ All secondary students (either in- or out-of-zone) within the area served by RTL, excluding those who live within the 2 KM walking zone of any secondary school are reimbursed approximately 60% of the cost of the ten monthly passes required between September and June.
¾ The reimbursement will be made in one payment for the current year during the month of April.
¾ The cheque will be issued to the parent identified in the student’s record as of mid- March of the reimbursement year.
¾ Amounts owed to schools will be deducted from this reimbursement.
¾ No partial amounts will be reimbursed to students who have left school before March 15th.
3.1.2 Reimbursements for students with interboard agreements
Inter-Board secondary level students using public transportation are reimbursed monthly. The parent must send a form every month to receive a cheque representing a percentage of the cost of the monthly bus pass.
3.2 School bus transportation Regular yellow school buses are used in priority to serve kindergarten and elementary level students.
3.3 Transportation by car or van Exceptionally, transportation by car or van is used for students with special needs and where it is economically more feasible than the regular modes of transportation.
3.4 Transportation by other school boards Given the limited financing available to operate a complex school transportation network, it is important that resources are used at an optimum efficiency level. To that end, school boards may enter into agreements to share buses when it is of mutual interest.
3.5 Transportation by parent In exceptional cases, when the regular transportation system cannot provide the service, particularly with regards to students with special needs, the Transportation Manager can make an agreement with the parent to transport his child. Policy on Transportation Adopted July 6, 2004 6
4. Service and Organization Criteria
4.1 Bus stops 4.1.1 Bus stop location (public buses) Students using public transportation must use regular public bus stops, regardless of the walking distance to their stop.
4.1.2 Bus stop allocation (yellow buses) Because the Board cannot pick up every child at their home, bus stops are normally placed at street intersections. It is the responsibility of the parent to supervise their child at the bus stop.
a) Elementary and secondary students may be required to walk up to a maximum of 0.8 km from the nearest point of access of their property to the bus stop.
Kindergarten students must use regular bus stops and may be required to walk up to a maximum of 0.4 km from the nearest point of access of their property to their bus stop.
b) School bus stop locations are reviewed annually.
c) The location of the bus stops will be established taking into consideration the safety and age of the students.
d) When student enrolment changes during the school year, bus routes and bus stops may be added, moved, modified or eliminated.
e) When the parent would like a bus stop changed, a written request must be forwarded to the school. The school will send a completed “Request for Change in Bus Stop” form to the Transportation Department for consideration.
f) The Transportation Department will review the request and send the answer to the school within a reasonable delay. Not all requests are granted.
4.1.3 Medical condition (Temporary) In the case of a temporary medical situation, parents are responsible for their child’s transportation. However, service closer to the door may be provided to students who cannot walk to a street corner because of a documented medical condition. The medical condition of the student will be evaluated on the basis of his attending physical education courses and the specific needs of the student.
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4.2 Alternate address / shared custody Transportation may be provided to or from an address other than the home address under the following conditions: a) The second address remains the same for the major portion of the school year and in complete weeks for Passe-partout programme, kindergarten, and grades 1 and 2. b) The request for such a service must be made in writing, by the parent, to the school and approved by the Transportation Department. c) The second address must also meet the eligibility requirements for transportation. d) No change will be made on a day-to-day basis. e) No bus stops will be added nor will bus routes be extended to accommodate students at the beginning of the school year. However, the Transportation Department will take into consideration written requests after October 15th and will accommodate students where and when it is possible to do so.
4.3 Capacity The maximum legal capacity is as follows:
Regular (yellow) school bus: 72 passengers (elementary level) Minibus: 20 passengers Van or car: 4 to 8 passengers depending on design. All passengers must have and wear a seat belt.
On a regular school bus the maximum capacity means that there will be 3 students per bench on all 24 benches. Taking into account the size of the students, whenever possible the Board will try not to exceed 64 elementary level students per bus and 48 secondary students per bus.
4.4 Disciplinary guidelines ¾ Students are expected to behave in a responsible manner at all times. Common courtesy, good manners and mutual respect, as well as accountability and responsibility, are an integral part of youth education.
¾ Student behaviour on the bus is addressed by the school administration. A disciplinary guideline is provided to the schools for their consideration.
¾ The Board must ensure safe and secure transportation for all students.
¾ The students must comply with the behaviour code stated in Roles & Responsibilities (chapter 6.5) and any rules included in the school’s code of conduct.
¾ The bus driver and/or transport company will report a student’s problematic behaviour to the school using the standard form.
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¾ The school administrator has the authority to deal with student behaviour in the manner that he deems necessary. When appropriate, the principle of progressive disciplinary action is applied.
¾ The school deals with the student according to its code of conduct and the particular needs of the student.
¾ Students should be made aware that their inappropriate behaviour might lead to a suspension of transportation services. The following steps are recommended: • The driver asks the student to correct his behaviour. • If the behaviour persists, the driver makes a first written report that is sent to the school. A school administrator discusses the report with the student. The date should be logged for future reference.
• If the behaviour persists, the driver makes a second written report. The school administrator notifies the parents either by phone or letter. In the case of a verbal notice, the date and name of the parent spoken to should be logged for future reference. • If the behaviour still persists, the driver makes a third written report. The school administrator normally notifies the parents of a suspension from the bus for a few days and if required holds a meeting with the parents. • Subsequent events reported by the driver should entail progressively longer suspensions, which could include an indefinite suspension. Parents should be met prior to a long-term or indefinite suspension.
¾ Certain serious inappropriate behaviour can lead directly to a suspension.
¾ Riverside School Board’s “Policy to Maintain a Drug-Free and Violence-Free Atmosphere In Our Schools” applies on all buses.
¾ Students transported by Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) are subject to the RTL code of conduct.
¾ The school should contact the Transportation Department or the RTL supervisor when issues are related to the bus driver.
¾ The school administrator may discuss specific student problems with the Transportation Manager in order to arrive at a fair resolution.
4.5 Concerns 4.5.1 From the parent Concerns regarding a driver’s behaviour and/or transportation organization are addressed to the school administration. If required, this information is forwarded to the Transportation Department. Depending on the nature of the concern, the parent may be requested to provide it in writing.
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4.5.2 From school administration The Transportation Department’s role is to support the schools and must work cooperatively with them to find solutions to the transportation problems. If more than one school is affected, the school administration and transport manager must refer the matter to the proper authority.
4.6 Transportable items ¾ In order to ensure the safety and protection of passengers on school buses, drivers must control the transport of luggage and equipment, in conformity with certain rules. Article 519.8 of the “Code de la sécurité routière” states that only hand baggage is permitted on a school bus.
¾ As a school Board rule, acceptable hand baggage must measure no more than 65 cm x 40 cm x 35 cm (26” x 16” x 14”).
¾ Students must hold their bags on their laps without obstructing normal access to the aisle or bench.
¾ A student may carry no more than two (2) bags on the school bus (one conventional schoolbag and one other).
¾ The following items are prohibited from being transported on the bus:
• Golf bags and equipment • Guitar or other musical instruments that exceed the measurements mentioned above. • Skateboards • Skates without a rigid case, or a sturdy bag and skate guards. • Hockey sticks and sports bags that exceed the measurements mentioned above. • Snowboards, alpine or cross-country ski equipment • Animals • Snowshoes, toboggans • Umbrellas unless they are collapsible • Construction paper that is not rolled • Items that pose a safety risk for students
¾ All bus drivers must strictly adhere to these guidelines. As well, students must be reminded of these regulations by the school.
4.7 Video-monitoring Video-monitoring equipment may be used, when deemed necessary, to ensure the safe transportation of students.
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4.8 Transportation organized by the school
4.8.1 Late bus A school that wants to provide a late bus service to its students will do so at the school’s expense.
The Transportation Department will assist in establishing the routes and give support to the school in providing this service.
4.8.2 Extra curricular activities ransportation for extra curricular activities is the school’s responsibility. The buses are ordered and paid by the school. On request, the Transportation Department will provide names of transport companies to the school.
4.9 Individual Paths for Learning (IPL), 16+ and Semi-Skilled Programs ¾ The Board’s IPL 16+ Program includes student placements in the workplace.
¾ This program is designed to develop the student’s autonomy and self-confidence in a work environment.
¾ Transportation to the work placement should be by public transportation as it is an important learning experience for the student. The Board will provide a partial reimbursement of the transportation costs.
¾ In some cases, where public transportation is not available or the student is not capable of using it, the Board will provide transportation.
¾ The staff member in charge of the students, in cooperation with the Transportation Department will determine what type of transportation is required.
¾ To minimize costs, transportation by the Board is set up through the school transportation system. Students may be required to transfer to another bus or van to reach their work placement. The starting and finishing hours will be those that the transportation system can accommodate.
¾ The staff member in charge of the student must inform the Transportation Department of a work placement ensuring sufficient lead time for all to be informed. The staff member will also inform the student of his transportation arrangements.
5. School Closures Due to exceptional circumstances it may happen that some or all schools may be temporarily closed during a regular school day. Only the Director General or his delegate has the authority to close one or more schools when circumstances warrant it.
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5.1 Before the beginning of the school day The decision to close any or all schools is based on the safety and well-being of the students. When weather conditions jeopardize the operation of the transportation system and/or the safety of the students, the Transportation Manager evaluates the situation. Information is gathered from:
¾ Bus operators in different areas of the Board’s territory ¾ Environment Canada weather office ¾ Other school boards within our territory ¾ Police services
From the information provided, the Director General, in consultation with the Transportation Manager, makes a decision to close some or all schools. In the case of a closure:
¾ The Director General initiates a telephone chain to advise all school administrators and selected radio stations for a public announcement of school closure. ¾ The Transportation Department telephones the appropriate bus and taxi companies to cancel operations.
The following considerations are important: ¾ Where possible, the decision should be taken before 6:15 AM ¾ It may be impossible to take an early decision if more accurate information is required. ¾ Once on the bus, kindergarten and elementary level students should be brought to school. In the case of kindergarten and elementary level students, all parents will be phoned to make sure someone is at home before sending the students back.
5.2 Early dismissal ¾ Occasionally through unforeseen events, a school may have to be closed and students returned home. ¾ The Director General or his delegate authorizes an early dismissal following a request by the school’s principal. ¾ The Principal and Transportation Manager agree on a dismissal time for the children, whereupon the parents are contacted. ¾ It is the principal’s responsibility to insure adequate supervision of the children until they are transported home. The school remains the parent’s point of contact.
6. Roles and Responsibilities
6.1 The Transportation Department shall: ¾ establish eligibility for transportation; ¾ establish all bus routes, bus stops and schedules; ¾ ensure adequate space on all buses for students travelling to and from schools; ¾ ensure that all contractual obligations are fulfilled; ¾ assist the school administration, bus drivers, parents and others with solutions to problems occurring on buses or at bus stops;
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¾ promote student safety through student and parent awareness of transportation policies and procedures.
6.2 Transportation contractors shall: ¾ provide contracted services to the Board; ¾ ensure that each driver hired is qualified and properly licensed before allowing him or her to drive a vehicle under contract with the Board; ¾ follow through on all concerns received from the school or Transportation Department; ¾ advise the Transportation Department and the schools immediately of all accidents involving vehicles under contract; ¾ inform the drivers of the transportation policies and procedures of the Board; ¾ assist and co-operate fully with the Transportation Department in all matters pertaining to driver discipline; ¾ maintain vehicle cleanliness inside and out at all times; ¾ maintain and repair all vehicles as required by provincial regulation and as stipulated in the contract; ¾ forward recommendations from the drivers regarding matters of safety to the Transportation Department.
6.3 The bus driver shall: ¾ respect the scheduled times, routes, and stop locations determined by the Board; ¾ not arrive unnecessarily early at school; ¾ whenever feasible, turn engine off when waiting at school; ¾ report all accidents and injuries immediately and follow-up with a written report. ¾ keep a list of students and a copy of the bus route on the bus at all times; ¾ respect all laws regulating the driving of a school bus as stipulated by the provincial highway code; ¾ drive in a manner that ensures the safety of all passengers; ¾ make recommendations regarding the safety of students to the bus contractor; ¾ maintain discipline on the school bus; ¾ report all behaviour problems to the school administrator using established procedures ¾ not refuse, on his own authority, to transport students identified by the Board; ¾ N.B. For yellow buses, where the safety of passengers is threatened by the conduct of a student, the driver may refuse to transport such student, in which case he must make sure that the student in question is returned home and the incident reported as soon as possible to the proper authority. ¾ N.B. RTL users are subject to the rules and regulations of the public transportation commission.
6.4 The school administration shall: ¾ ensure that all information on students is current and that all new registrations, changes and/or deletions are promptly updated in the GPI system; ¾ supervise the arrival and the departure of school buses; ¾ discipline students who violate the rules; ¾ inform the Transportation Department of concerns and suggestions for improvement; ¾ forward to the Transportation Department all requests for transportation services;
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¾ ensure that the Transportation Policy and Procedures of the Board are communicated to students and parents. ¾ inform the parent of an out-of-zone student, transferred for reasons of over-crowding, that transportation is valid for only the current year, and that the student must be registered with the in-zone school at the end of said year.
6.5 Students shall: ¾ use only the bus they are assigned; ¾ respect the authority of the bus driver; ¾ refrain from the use of profane or obscene language or discriminatory remarks; ¾ be at the bus stop ahead of time (10 minutes); ¾ stay well clear of a moving bus and wait until it comes to a full stop before approaching; ¾ line up in single file when boarding a bus and then move to the rear and take a seat; ¾ remain seated, talk quietly, and not eat or drink on the bus; ¾ not engage in anti-social behaviour such as spitting, littering, fighting, etc.; ¾ avoid shoving, pushing, etc., especially when boarding or leaving the bus; ¾ never place head or arms out of bus windows; ¾ use the emergency exits in an emergency only; ¾ not tamper with any bus equipment or mechanism; ¾ not distract the driver by conversing with him or by misbehaving; ¾ not throw anything inside the bus or out of the windows; ¾ respect the no smoking rule on school buses; ¾ not use any alcohol or drugs; ¾ assume the cost of repairs for damages for which they have been deemed responsible; ¾ wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before leaving their seats and descend in a single file; ¾ walk a safe distance away from the bus, so that the driver can see them and know that they are safe; ¾ where applicable, always cross in front of the bus while lights are flashing and always proceed with utmost caution, in full view of the driver; ¾ use only assigned seat, if, for disciplinary or safety reasons, the bus driver deems this measure to be necessary; ¾ obey the driver’s instructions at all times; ¾ identify themselves correctly, by name, upon the request of the driver; ¾ follow the rules concerning the carrying of equipment as stipulated in chapter 4.6.
6.6 The parents shall: ¾ review with their children the safety procedures and rules of conduct contained in the information provided by the Board or in the schools code of conduct; ¾ inform the school of any changes in personal information i.e. home address, alternate address, telephone number, etc; ¾ forward to the school administration all requests concerning transportation services; ¾ assume all costs for willful damage done by their child to the school bus or property of others; ¾ be responsible for the supervision of their children at the bus stop, as well as between home and the bus stop;
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¾ if possible, drive their child to school when it is clear that pick-up by school bus will not occur and inform the school.
7. Private institutions
7.1 The private institutions shall: ¾ in early May, provide the Board with an up to date list of students to be transported for the following year; ¾ update promptly all registrations, changes and deletions of the student list with the Transportation Department; ¾ inform parents of their child’s bus route and rules of behaviour at the start of the year; ¾ deal with parental concerns; ¾ communicate any problems to the Transportation Department; ¾ support the Transportation Department in applying its policy and procedures; ¾ not modify its school hours without an agreement with the Transportation Department; ¾ pay promptly all sums owed to the Board.
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Transportation Policy and Procedures
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1- Introduction: Purpose and limitations
1.1 Definitions
2- Student Eligibility
2.1 In-zone 2.1.1 Per level 2.1.2 Special needs students 2.1.3 Available seats for K and elementary levels 2.1.4 Daycare 2.1.5 Other cases 2.1.5.1 Passe-partout programme 2.1.5.2 Temporary medical condition
2.2 Out-of-zone 2.2.1 Excess students – transportation provided one year 2.2.2 Rezoned students 2.2.3 Available seats 2.2.4 Regional programs Footprints, 16+, resource class for special needs children 2.2.5 Interboard agreements 2.2.6 Expelled students 2.2.7 Alternate School
3- Transportation Modes
3.1 Public transportation 3.1.1 Reimbursements within RSB area 3.1.2 Reimbursements for students with interboard agreements
3.2 School bus (yellow) 3.3 Transportation by car or van 3.4 Transportation by other school boards 3.5 Transportation by parent
4- Service and Organization Criteria
4.1 Bus stop allocation 4.1.2 For public buses 4.1.3 For school (yellow) buses 4.1.4 Medical condition
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4- Service and Organization Criteria (con’t) 4.2 Alternate address 4.3 Capacity 4.3.1 Bus 4.3.2 Car or van 4.4 Disciplinary Guidelines 4.5 Concerns 4.5.1 From a parent 4.5.2 From a school administrator 4.6 Transportable Items 4.7 Video monitoring 4.8 Transportation organized at school level 4.8.1 Late bus 4.8.2 Extra curricular activities 4.9 Individual Paths for Learning (IPL), 16+ and Semi-Skilled Programs
5- School Closures
5.1 Before the beginning of the school day 5.2 After school starts - early dismissal
6- Roles and Responsibilities
6.1 Transportation department 6.2 Transportation contractors 6.3 Driver 6.4 School administration 6.5 Student 6.6 Parent
7- Private Institutions
Transportation Department List of Forms • Complaint form • Alternate address – bus stop request, distance verification • Shared custody • Behaviour report • Transportation request 16+ • Accident report • Available seat request • Transportation request for pre-kindergarten
Note: These forms are not adopted by council and are subject to modification as procedures evolve.
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